It's not easy to describe my sound. This is because I play a large spectrum of the house genre, as long as it fits into one set. I do have a big focus on drums and percussion throughout my sets and productions. So if I had to try to put it into a genre, it's groovy Latin house with lots of vibe! – Franky Rizardo Few could have predicted the way in which Dutch house blew up in recent years. It's now undeniably one of the biggest currencies in global dance music, with everyone from hip-hop megastars to the reggaeton community embracing its chunky, syncopated style in some way, shape or form. You've heard about your Jacks and your Lukes; now it's time for one Franky Rizardo to step into the spotlight. Serendipitously born during the second summer of love – acid house's take-off year, 1988 – Franky gorged himself on Holland's burgeoning dance music scene from an early age. Daft Punk's groundbreaking Homework was the first album he ever bought, and by the age of 14 he was DJing and creating music of his own. His newfound obsession soon blossomed into something bigger than just a bedroom hobby, with a residency at renowned Dutch club Manhattan soon following and marking the start of his professional career.